Thursday, 30 May 2013

I impetuously decided to be a part of the
Charisma Media Book Tour for CS Patra's new novel Lengths for
Love. I love fantasy novels and
I love to read. So I was doubly excited to be a part of the blogs
reviewing Lengths for Love. It has been awhile since I read a good vampire story. Plus, you can't beat the price or the freedom of reading a novel via kindle.

Description: People say they will do just about anything for love. Some might go far enough to try and find the impossible. Some will stop at no lengths for the one they love. When Ian Choi’s girlfriend gives him the most difficult task…find her someone, a vampire, to turn her immortal…he is faced with a choice he never imagined he’d have to make. And little does he know just what could happen while he’s trying to make her wish come true.

Summary:

It is
outrageous (in a good way) about how far two people will go for love.
Alexis is observed by vampire lore. She accumulates vampire stories
and memorabilia like others collect baseball cards or coins. When she
falls ill, she has an usual request. Will Ian move to Vienna with her
to live with real vampires? Ian takes it with a grain of salt.
However, because he loves Alexis, he agrees to travel with her to
Vienna. What happens next is an unique twist on the typical vampire
romance stories. Ian has a myriad of difficulties but is still someone you can relate to.

Review:

It is
well written and I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue. There was a good
mix of action and romance. The novel is a great length. It is also
easy to read on Kindle. All in all Lengths for Love is
the perfect summer read! I recommend it for anyone who enjoys fantasy
romance.

The
Author:

The author, CS Patra has written several books. You can
connect with her on Facebook or Goodreads. You can purchase it on
Amazon.ca or Amazon.com.

Book Info:

Published March 21st 2013 by Pendium Publishing. Genre: Supernatural Romance/ YA FictionWhat would you do for love? Relocate? End a relationship? Start a new career? Search for miracles? Thank you to Charisma Media for allowing me to participate! This review is 100% my own.

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Natural Mama is a great blog and resource for going green in your family. They offer give-aways, reviews and more! I highly recommend it~ What is Momzelle? It is an apparel company that offers clothing - maternity, nursing and some infant wear and many support breastfeeding. The great thing about the company is that is was started by a mom who understands the difficulties of breastfeeding.

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Here is a great give-away for the summer! A great line up of bloggers have come together to celebrate their fans and avid readers!
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I can't believe how big my little man is getting. Being a mom feels surreal at times-but I wouldn't change it. I am so grateful I have him for Mother's Day.

He has learned so much!From scooting downstairs on his bum and crawling up them to walking upstairs holding a banisterHe likes to answer yes! To questions He will try to help clean up- sure he messes- but he does try lol For example he likes to try to sweep and the dirt pile gets bigger *but at least he is having fun~ If I am frustrated because I am tired and I yell at him- I apologize because he is a toddler- and it Is me having a hard time. Its hard to admit but we have our days. What often works better is to come with humour and laughNo doesn't work but redirection does and specify let's play with this or read a book.

He is the best. And he has learned to push shopping carts. I can't believe how fast he is growing. He loves cuddling with his pets, running away from his uncle and laughing and spinning in circles. If there is one truth, its that kids never stop learning, never stop growing and its bittersweet <3

We wanted something that was sturdy and would hold our three children. We purchased our Bounce House off Amazon. At a discount, mind you. As soon as it arrived the mail carrier stated how obnoxiously heavy the box was. HaHa. It weighs in at about 60 pounds. Which really isn't that bad. I was surprised at how sturdy it was. I was able to carry our Air Walker Bounce Castle around back to set it up with ease.

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PS> I hope you all had an awesome Mother's Day!! I am not responsible for the prize. And unfortunately, this giveaway is only open to my American readers! But if it strikes your fancy- you can always purchase the set~

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.Good luck! Enter correctly and fairly :)

Monday, 6 May 2013

Did you know that 7-9% of people in Canada are infertile?Roughly 1/3 is caused by men, 1/3 by women and the other 1/3 is by a combo. Infertility is a daily struggle for couples and some single women. It is scary how common it is- whether caused by stress, hormones or a host of other issues. i had no issue conceiving my little monkey, but I am worried about the future. There are quite a few women who had no problem getting pregnant the first time.

I got these stats from here- http://www.womenshealthdata.ca/category.aspx?catid=139&rt=1

http://www.iaac.ca/content/world-health-organisation-recognises-infertility-diseaseIf you are in Ontario and would like to support awareness of infertility, join this group! https://www.facebook.com/events/442519292495379/Here, you can bid on two Avon baskets. If you win, some of the payment will cover the cost of shipping.

Friday, 3 May 2013

Celebrating Moms

Mothers play an important role in our life. Generally, those without a mother have someone else as a role model. I know I am incredibly thankful for my mom. She has taught me many valuable skills from learning to read to cooking. I would say that she is irreplaceable.How much is a mother worth? This interesting info-graphic highlights the numerous roles a mother plays.

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Giveaway Time!

This special Mother's Day giveaway is brought to you by the generous sponsors at Save1.com.

Prize: There will be four winners total for this giveaway. One (1) winner will receive the Grand Prize of a $500 Amazon e-gift card! Three (3) winners will each receive a $100 Amazon e-gift card! The total value of all prizes included in this giveaway is $800 value in Amazon e-gift cards!Location: Must be a resident of the USA or Canada.Age: 18 years or older to enter. Void where prohibited.Date: This giveaway begins on 5/02/2013 and will end on 5/12/2013 (Mother's Day) at 12:01am Eastern time.Please support the sponsor and follow Save1 on:

Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter form below. Once you have signed up for Save1’s newsletter, the only mandatory entry, it will unlock the additional optional giveaway entries that you can enter to increase your chances of winning. If you complete ALL entries in the giveaway form you are entitled to a free bonus of 10 additional entries! Best of luck to each of you! Happy Mother's Day!a Rafflecopter giveawayHow do you feel about the infographic? Does it accurately depict what a mother does?

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Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Interested in photography? Heard about the giveaway for a D800 or 5D Mark III? Try you luck to win your choice from Snapknot. Whether you just like taking pictures for fun or are a professional, there is a camera for you!Big thanks to the SnapKnot wedding photography directory for offering this great camera giveaway!

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There are many factors that impact a parent's decision to cloth diaper. One reason is because it is better to the environment. Another factor is that cloth diapers reduce your infant's exposure to chemicals. Others choose cloth diapers because of the long term cost savings. But did you know that one in three families in the United States and Canada have to pick between buying disposable diapers and buying food or paying rent. For all families, but especially those living in poverty, beginning to cloth diaper can seem out of reach. That's where Cloth for a Cause, Cloth Diaper Addicts, Viva Veltoro, and Leettle Baby... and the Build Your Stash Bash can help.What is Cloth for a Cause? Cloth for a Cause opened doors in 2011 with one goal- To get those 33% in diapers. WE started out with 1 chapeter and now have 14. We have helped almost 150 families and have become a legal charity. Well this is great, our costs and needs for cloth diapers have expanded. How can you help? Consider donating by paypal or cloth diapers are two of the ways you can help us. In Canada with a donation of $20 or more you will recieve a tax receipt. Our newest chapter in Nova Scotia has a great need for cloth diapers.

Now for the Grow Your Stash part of the Grow Your Stash Bash!

Several wonderful companies have teamed up to put together to help us put together two awesome packages to Grow Your Stash!